Hicksville High School - Hixonian Yearbook (Hicksville, OH)

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Senior Cilizens Waioh Dress Rehearsal Free Oklahoma was presented on the nights of May 7, 9, 10, and 12, at the Hicksville High School. The performance began at 7:30 p.m. On May 6 dress rehearsal was held and senior citizens were invited to come and watch it free. The cast was divided into two since there were so many that wanted to participate. The cast in order of appearance: Aunt Eller - Diane Guilford, Chris Slattery Curly -Joel Taylor Laurey -Janie Hayesgjean Meyer Ike Skidmore - Duane Klepper Fred -Jim Kline Slim - Ken Miller Will Parker - Keith CountrymangJim Volkert Jud Fry - Russ Hampson Ado Annie - Robin Adcockg Karen Burns Ali Hakim - Robb Holt Gerrie Cummings - Stephanie Leonardg Cindy Repp Andrew Carnes - Steve Dowell Cord Elam - Rick Mettert In aclclirion there are several bit parts, a corps of dancers and the Dream Ballet, danced by Brenda Parker, as Laurey, Bruce Essex as Curly, Tom Ridgway and Rick Mettert as Jud. Choreography was provided by Mr. Frank Daughtry, Miss Jane Ewing, and Pam Zimmerman. Mr. Larry Kenner and Mr. Larry Dull directed the orchestra. Mr. Ron Jinks was the Choral Director, Mr. Tom Sprague, Technical Director, Mrs. Alice Longsworth directed the musical and Lana Smith was Student Director. Accompanists were Miss Barb Linder, Mrs. Lois Vanderstelt, Ivirs. Lela Ewing and Miss Ricki Slattery. The cast was responsible for their costumes and the surrey is the property of Mr. Raber. It was the same one that was used in the production of OKLAHOMA in 1965. OKLAHOMA became a state in 1907, approximately the time of this play which is set on a farm in the territory of Oklahoma, and is peopled with cowboys, farmers, and their wives and sweethearts. A homely story of the pleasures and pains of the ear y sett ers, generous y sp including Oh Wliat a Beautiful Morningn and Surrey With the Fringe on Top. l 1 l rinkled with many of Rodgers and I-Iammersrein's beautiful songs, l' - is Will and Cord Elam watch as Curly and Laurey step into the surrey with the fringe on the top as the musical comes to an end.

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Conceri Band ls Heard Over is 5 ! fee .- ' 1 :,P' ' , . ., . A - ',l- French horns practice in anticipation of contest. il' nt . . -W. Radio Hicksville High School Band presented on Dec. 17 a Christmas Concert that was broad- cast over Radio Station WIFF on Christmas Day. On Dec. 21 Diane Guilford, Dennis Durre, Cheryl Conley and Barb Linder played their saxophones for the Crippled Children at a Christmas Dinner held at the American Legion Building. On March 13 the band held a concert for the student body as their part in the nation- wide observance of Music in our Schools Day. john Bailey on the saxophone and Brenda Parker on the bass clarinet were seniors who joined the concert band for the first time. Match 22 proved to be a successful day for the band as they received an excellent rating at band contest. It was held at Anthony Wayne High School. The band's last concert was held April 20 and it honored all the seniors. .l t i STANDING Sally Street Patti Kaduk, Susan Tomlinson, jeff Killian, Rick Mettert, Randy Headley, Cindy Rcpp, Steve Dowell, Carol Tonnc.-as, Director Mr. Dull. ROW 4: Duane Klcpper Russell Hampson jim Gambrel, Cathy Conley, Diane Guilfordhlohn Bailey, Robb Holt, Lonnie Wires, Dennis Durre, Cheryl Conley, jim Husted, Dean I-Iusred, Chris Crom- well Dave Leavell ROW 3 jim Volkert,-Jeff Durre, Bryant l-Iinsch, Dave Gambrel, Dick Altman, Robin Adcoclc, Bret Guilford, Kenny Boyce, Ken Speed, Kreg Hesselschwardt, Beth Hook Stephanie Leonard Lana Tustison, Shelly Terry, Guy Mackling, Gary Hauter, Dave Cleland, Randy Stucky, Dan Turnbull, Bridget Kemerexgjerry Milner, Bob Ludermanhled Prior.